In the Spotlight: Ballet Ireland

Founded in 1997, Ballet Ireland is been putting on 2 major productions every year. Anne Maher and Günther Falusy founded the company. Anne was trained as in ballet from the age of 5, and appeared in the 1980 Irish production of the Eurovision Song Contest. Günther Falusy, trained with the Vienna State Theatre School of Ballet, and has roles in Sleeping Beauty to Giselle, Coppelia and Swan Lake.

Ballet Ireland is not only a company, it also offers classes and summer programs, and lecture demonstrations.
To find out more about Ballet Ireland please visit their website! http://www.ballet-ireland.com

Ballet Irelands Aim
"… to develop a full-time classical ballet company of the highest quality, with a wide-ranging repertoire of international standard, which promotes an appreciation of ballet amongst people of all ages and backgrounds and generates a significant audience for performances on both national and international stages".

All pictures were taken from Ballet Irelands website.

Enjoy!

The_Ballerina

I Failed

Yup, I failed.
I failed my driver’s test... by 2 silly points! It’s slightly depressing, not that I really wanted my license… I haven’t done that much driving and I really don’t enjoy or need to drive usually. But I do hate to fail; I have some major pride issues. I just have to remember that failure is a gift from God. I know it doesn’t sound like a gift that anyone would want, but it reminds us that we are imperfect and need to rely on God.

… And it also helps to remember that none of my friends passed the first time either (I blame the crazy one way streets! Lol) So I don’t feel to bad!


The _Ballerina

P.S I'll be retaking the test Thursday, and I'm pretty confidant that I will pass! :)

NYCB on Youtube

NYBC is now on youtube! Visit their profile here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/newyorkcityballet


You can watch behind the scenes videos, get updates, and even subscribe so that you can receive links to new videos via email.

Check out this cool video of NYCB’s Russian Treasure, which they've been performing through the month of February!


[ youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL6sSRgmnyg&feature=PlayList&p=031974C52107CAB1&index=1]


Enjoy!
The_Ballerina

Nobodys Perfect!

During Sunday school today we somehow got off on a tanget and started talking about bumper stickers on cars. We noticed how a lot of people have "I love Jesus" stickers and such plastered to their bumpers and we found if funny how often those people are often caught driving with strong cases of road rage!

I don’t think I would ever want to put one of those bumper stickers on my car! Mostly because I know I’m a sinner and don’t always act like I should (I myself get a touch of road rage now and again! Lol) One of my friends said that instead of the "I love Jesus" sticker she put one on her car that says, "I’m not perfect, just forgiven". I thought that was great. Some times people think that because we are Christians we have to act perfect all the time. But I know I could never live up to those standards! It’s important to remember that we are saved by Faith and the Grace of Jesus Christ!

That doesn’t mean we should act however we want because we know we will be forgiven! Romans 6 does a great job of explaining this!

Romans 6:15- 17
What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means!
Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?
But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.

Remember, "we aren’t perfect, just saved!"

The_Ballerina

Remembering Him and Having Faith

Yesterday I had a ballet class, I prayed that it would go well and had faith that God would answer my prayers. And I had a very good class. This shouldn’t surprise you, whenever you pray you have to have faith that God will answer. It is totally useless asking for something if you don’t expect to receive it.

It says in Mark 11:22-24
So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God.
"For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.
"Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

Isn’t it great to know that God always answers prayers?! Of course, sometimes the answer is no but we have to remember that God has a plan and everything that happens is sifted though His hands! I’m excited for my next ballet class! I always find it helps to pray (and have faith He will answer!) before class.

I pray God is working in YOUR life!
The_Ballerina

Welcome!

While browsing the Internet I noticed there were hardly any blogs/websites for Christian Dancers! I know for a fact that I’m not the only Christian dancer out there, so I thought it would be a good idea to try to start something for us Brothers and Sisters in Christ. I finally settled on a blog, because I figured it would be the best way to encourage others! So check back often, I really feel like this is something God has called my to keep up!

Best Wishes!
The_Ballerina